Lebanese Forces Coordinator in Jbeil, Pascal Sleiman, was found dead in Syria on Monday evening. According to the Army Intelligence Directorate, the interrogation revealed that the kidnapped man was killed while the gang attempted to steal his car in Jbeil, and his body was transported to Syria. The Directorate managed to apprehend most of the Syrian gang members involved in the kidnapping.

The Army Command is currently coordinating with Syrian authorities to repatriate the body, and investigations are ongoing under the supervision of the Public Prosecution.

Following the news of his death, the Jbeil seaside road, the only road leading to Jbeil that was still open, was closed by demonstrators.